From research interest to verified mentor, in one scoping session.
Share your research direction. You don't need a fully formed idea, just a starting point.
"I want to study how microplastics affect soil bacteria, but I'm not sure how to make it technical enough for ISEF."
Our scoping engine (AI-powered, reviewed by the STEM-Away team) designs a computational layer that supports your research. This becomes the technical backbone of your ISEF project.
"Build a data pipeline for soil sample analysis: image processing for bacteria counts, statistical modeling for microplastic correlation, interactive visualization dashboard."
Based on your shadow project, we map out exactly which expertise you'll need from mentors.
Python, image processing (OpenCV), statistical analysis, data visualization, environmental science domain knowledge
Access our mentor network, screened using the same AI evaluation technology that companies use to hire software engineers. Mentors are verified on YOUR project's specific requirements. Pay them directly at their hourly rate, no markup.
AIVIA Labs: 50+ Project Frameworks
We've already architected dozens of computational projects. Pick one to customize, or we'll generate something entirely new for your research.
Each includes methodology, architecture, tech stack, and assessment criteria
Works for Any Research Domain
Every research area has a computational angle. We find it and build it with you.
Bioinformatics workflow for sequencing data, resistance gene identification, and phylogenetic visualization.
IoT data collection system, time-series analysis, and interactive mapping dashboard with health impact modeling.
Custom survey deployment, sentiment analysis of responses, statistical correlation engine with IRB-compliant data handling.
RAG architecture for math concept retrieval, student progress tracking, and personalized problem generation.
Simple Pricing
Scoping + network access. Then pay mentors directly as you build.
From research interest to verified mentors
+ mentor hourly rates (paid directly, no markup)
Mentors range $40-80/hr. You control the budget, use 5 hours or 25, tailored to your needs.Powered by Stripe
Traditional coaching: $2,000-$4,000 for a season. AIVIA: $250 + what you actually use.
The AIVIA Difference
We match mentors to your project, not the other way around.
Our shadow project approach is not new. It is the same project building methodology used across STEM-Away’s Virtual Internship programs to support thousands of students. We are now applying that proven system to science competitions and college-ready technical work.
What is different? This is standalone project mentorship, not a Virtual-Internship. You receive project scoping and mentor access, then build at your own pace using the same proven methodology thousands of students have already used successfully.